Open for 2027 Pecos Watershed competitive grant applications, 3-5 grants expected. Official controlling RFP fully reviewed Nov 4. Source's MDT/EDT labels for Nov 12 are inconsistent with calendar timezone, and login-only Easygrants project-specific application not inspected; pending protected QA/approval.
New Mexico and Texas — NFWF Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative 2027 ($100,000–$500,000; November 12)
NFWF seeks proposals for 2027 Pecos Watershed conservation grants supporting restoration, habitat, species monitoring and community work in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. Requests typically $100,000–$500,000; 1:1 match required. Due November 12, 2026 at 9:59 p.m. Mountain per the official RFP (verify daylight-time label).
FundingTypical individual requests $100,000-$500,000; larger requests reviewed case by case. About 3-5 awards expected. A full 1:1 applicant match of grant funds requested is required; total available funding pool not stated in reviewed RFP.
DeadlineFull proposals November 12, 2026, 9:59 p.m. Mountain / 11:59 p.m. Eastern per the RFP. Official page calls time zones MDT/EDT despite November standard time; confirm deadline using Easygrants.
Last verified2026-11-04
Required next actionEligible nonprofit organizations, governments, special districts, tribal entities and educational institutions with Pecos/Trans-Pecos projects in southeast New Mexico or west Texas: review official https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southwest-rivers-program/pecos-watershed-conservation-initiative/pecos-watershed-0 and use https://easygrants.nfwf.org to submit project goals, mapped sites, wildlife metrics, 1:1 verified match and budget by Nov 12, 2026. Confirm portal cutoff and authenticated form specifics.
Broad Eligibility
Eligible: local, state, federal and tribal governments/agencies; special districts including conservation and utility districts; 501(c) nonprofit organizations; educational institutions. Ineligible: businesses, international organizations and unincorporated individuals. Projects must serve eligible Pecos/Trans-Pecos habitats in southeastern New Mexico or west Texas. Required 1:1 matching contributions.
Atlas Analysis
Verified NFWF 2027 Pecos Watershed official RFP on Nov 4, 2026: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southwest-rivers-program/pecos-watershed-conservation-initiative/pecos-watershed-0 . Real applicant financial-assistance awards (not procurement); typically $100,000-$500,000 each, 3-5 awards, larger by exception. 1:1 required matching sources federal or nonfederal subject to rules. Eligible state/local/tribal agencies, special districts, nonprofits and educational institutions; businesses excluded. Funded projects include wildlife habitat restoration, species interventions and monitoring. Mostly reimbursable expenses; prohibited lobbying, litigation and certain telecommunications/drone procurement; Easygrants and geographic/outcome mapping required. Nov 12 deadline RFP shows 9:59 MDT / 11:59 EDT, inconsistent daylight labels for the calendar month. Portal-only questionnaire not inspected; hold pending approval. Existing titles, exact funding cycle and source URL and identifier checked across WordPress statuses, no duplicates identified.
NFWF Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative — 2027 Request for Proposals
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) invites applicant grant proposals to restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams, grasslands and wildlife habitat in the Pecos watershed and Trans-Pecos focal areas of southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. Funding priorities include riparian and grassland restoration, aquatic focal-species interventions and ecological monitoring. This is an applicant financial-assistance competition, not a government equipment purchase or consulting solicitation.
Individual award and deadline
The 2027 RFP expects approximately 3–5 awards. Individual grant requests ordinarily range from $100,000 to $500,000; larger individual requests may be considered case-by-case, so $500,000 is a standard request range rather than a strict published absolute ceiling. Proposals are due November 12, 2026 by 9:59 p.m. Mountain / 11:59 p.m. Eastern per the official RFP; its MDT/EDT labels conflict with November standard time and should be confirmed in Easygrants through NFWF Easygrants.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include local, state, federal and tribal governments and agencies, special districts such as conservation districts, nonprofit 501(c) organizations and educational institutions. Businesses, unincorporated individuals and international organizations are not eligible. Projects must address the target ecosystem and focal species in the official Pecos / Trans-Pecos geography.
Match and restrictions
A one-to-one required match applies: $1 in qualifying matching contributions for each $1 in NFWF grant funds requested. Matching contributions may be federal or nonfederal as documented in the official Easygrants Matching Funds section, subject to source-specific rules. Payments are generally reimbursement-based; documented advances are exceptional. Prohibited costs include lobbying, litigation, fundraising and activities merely required for ongoing legal compliance. Restricted telecommunications and certain drone equipment are prohibited on federally supported projects. Coordinate unusual equipment requests and required environmental permits with NFWF before submission.
Application steps
Register at https://easygrants.nfwf.org and choose the 2027 Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative funding opportunity. Provide detailed conservation goals, target species and project activities, measurable Easygrants metrics, technical schedule, project geography, budget and documented match, community or landowner partnerships, and any necessary permitting or spatial data. Projects generally should begin within six months of award and finish within three years.
Official controlling solicitation: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southwest-rivers-program/pecos-watershed-conservation-initiative/pecos-watershed-0 . Verified November 4, 2026, against the funder’s complete current public RFP. Verify current amendments and Easygrants instructions immediately before submitting.
Source verificationReferenced source · www.nfwf.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-04. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
